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1:1 Test Prep Tutoring (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SSAT, Shsat, HSPT, ISEE)

This 1:1 ongoing private tutoring course prepares students for any level of English-focused test prep or ELA skills. Please send me a message upon signing up stating what you would like your learner to prepare for.
Vanessa Roach
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4.9
Number of reviews:
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
90 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
Optional upon request
Assessment
Optional upon request
Grading
Optional upon request

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
This 1:1 class is perfect for students in late, elementary, middle, or high school that want to get a head start on preparing for middle school, high school, or college. I provide any type or level of ELA help with a focus on college readiness. My tutoring is perfect for your child if:

- Your learner wants to start preparing for any kind of standardized test (including the Digital PSAT/SAT)

- Your learner has an upcoming test (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, SSAT, SHSAT, STARR, MAP, etc.) and wants help preparing.
- Your learner plans to take advanced courses and wants to be prepared for honors, early college, or AP courses
- Your learner needs supplements/extra help with content in their current grade
- Your learner wants to learn how to read more deeply and critically
- Your learner has a specific skill that they need help with
- Your learner wants to be more challenged (high ability students)
- You learner needs essay/writing help 

After enrolling in a class, please send me a message of exactly what you are looking for.

PRICING:

Weekly ongoing or one-time price per 1:1 session:
30-min: $40
45-min: $55
60-min: $70
90-min: $110

Policies

I follow Outschool's refund policy, which allows a full refund up to a week in advance or within 24 hours of purchase (before the class starts). No refunds are provided after this point. Additionally, please note Outschool's Attendance Policy: If your learner misses a class meeting, you won't be entitled to a refund unless there was an emergency or tech issue.

Please be aware that if there are no students after the first 10 minutes of the live online class, that day's class will be canceled.

Learning Goals

Learning goals will vary per student and parent needs. In all of my classes, my goals for students are that they are able to read, write, and think more deeply.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
I am a secondary English teacher with certifications in gifted education and special education. I have experience with students that have different learning needs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
No sources needed. Teacher provides all material pdfs unless working with a book/novel. Student will then need to access a copy of the book or novel.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
In my classes (brick and mortar and Outschool), I work with all levels of students (IEP students, general education, and high-ability students). My goal as a teacher is to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to help your child achieve their goals and become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers. More than that, I encourage students to fall in love with learning. 

Experience/Education:
-Brick and Mortar Teacher for 7 years (current)
-Outschool Teacher for 3 years (current)
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Gifted Education 3-12, Special Education 5-12)
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-Certification in High Ability/Gifted Learning Strategies
-Certification in Teaching Students with Learning Exceptionalities
-SAT/PSAT Testing Administrator (5 years)
-Harkness Socratic Seminar Trained (Summer of 2023)
-Indiana Writing Workshop Trained (Summer of 2023)

I am a secondary English teacher with certifications in gifted education and special education. I have been professionally teaching for 7 years and have a masters of arts in English education. I enjoy using socratic and discussion-based learning to help students think deeply about the texts that they read.

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90 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-17

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